Defense minister: Military upholds peace, development

China will continue to follow a peaceful development path and firmly follow its national military policies, which are defensive in nature, said Defense Minister Wei Fenghe.

Wei, also a member of the Central Military Commission and a state councilor, said the country will uphold the banners of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit, and will always build world peace, contribute to global prosperity and safeguard international order.

He said the Chinese military is willing to join hands with its counterparts around the world to deepen military exchanges and cooperation and to play a bigger role in maintaining peace and development.